Cold Self-Care Guide for On-The-Go-Hokies!
Welcome to the self-care for stuffy head, runny nose, flying phlegm, scratchy throat, and watery eyes so you can feel better and return to class (and life) web guide!
We provide the following links to help you learn self-assessment, prevention, self-care and self-isolation and learn about "Emergency Warning Signs."
- Tips To Avoid The Cold or Flu Virus!
- I have an influenza like illness, now what?! Use this link and follow the steps to perform a symptom self-assessment to determine whether to perform self-care or to seek medical assistance..
- Self-Isolation Tips
- Self-Care and Symptom Relief Tips
- Know The Emergency Warning Signs
Purpose: The purpose of the "Cold Self-Care Guide for On-The-Go Hokies" is to provide adequate information and resources for students to learn:
- Proper prevention practices
- Proper self-care and self-isolation techniques
- When it is appropriate to call a health care provider
- The "Emergency Warning Signs"
- The value of acquiring, updating and practicing these skills and how it can ultimately reduce the amount of lost time in academics and other interests.
This website replaces the previously distributed booklet titled “Cold Self-Care for On-The-Go-Hokies” and the older online assessment and self-care site. The information disclosed within this site is subject to copyright as explained in the Virginia Tech Copyright Information web page www.policies.vt.edu/. All materials are exclusive property of Virginia Tech Health Education and Schiffert Health Center. Materials may be printed and duplicated by individuals, organizations, institutions, and others, however, materials must not be altered in any fashion. Furthermore, materials must be credited to Virginia Tech Health Education and Schiffert Health Center. We also request that the Schiffert Health Center be contacted regarding any use of the previously mentioned materials. Please direct any questions or comments to: wellness.resource.center@vt.edu
SCHIFFERT HEALTH CENTER AT VIRGINIA TECH
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Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
PHONE: 540/231-6444
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Copyright © Health Education and Schiffert Health Center — Revised September 2009 Online Self-Care Guide For On-The-Go Hokies